2005 170 Montauk: Instrument Panel and Switch Replacement

[boatsmith]

Hello. I am doing a complete detail and refurbishiment on a 2005 170 MONTAUK. I am considering replacing the instrument panel and the rocker switches. [Seeking] advice on sources for these parts and or experience with [their replacement]. Thanks!

[Phil T]

There have been several really detailed threads in past years regarding the 170 Montauk dash panel.

While OEM panels can be obtained from a Whaler dealer, here is one thread showing a interesting redesign. BTW, My handle back then was Casco Bay Outrage.

Thread http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/003464.html
Finished photos: http://home.mindspring.com/~rkmcmanus/

The Whaler part number for the blank panel with switches is 1848341.
The Whaler part number for the panel with switches and analog gauges is 1837738.

You can have a custom panel made by contacting the manufacturer, Ultra Panel Marine. Tel. 305-888-7709

[jimh]

I don't recommend trying to fabricate your own instrument panel if you are planning to use rocker switches with the usual Contura style. Those switches mount by snapping into a rectangular hole. The hole cut-out must be to rather precise dimensions for the spring clips to hold the switch in place. Those cut-outs are hard to make by hand.

[boatsmith]

Thanks for the info gents!